How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Chicken: Spicy and Crispy

Are you running short on time to roast your sunday chicken? Last minute guests, or maybe you need to do some meal prepping in a hurry? Well, look no further than my air fryer roasted chicken! Not only its this recipe simple to make, but it’s delicious and quick, using ingredients from your pantry.

My air fryer roasted chicken has the perfect crispy skin with juicy meat. It cooks quickly and evenly in an air fryer, uses less fat than traditional method of cooking, and it is overall a convenient recipe making it perfect for meal prep or even a weeknight dinner. The air fryer also helps seal in flavor for the perfect amount of spice on your chicken.

So next time you are staring at a chicken and wondering what to do with it, try my air fryer roasted chicken for a quick and delicious meal!

Serves 4

Suggested Wine Pairing:

Try this chicken with a light bodied pinot noir!

Ingredients:

1 2-3 pound fryer chicken

1/4 cup of olive oil

2 tablespoons of paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon of dried thyme

1 teaspoon of garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken by removing any giblets and giving it a quick rinse. Dry the chicken and preheat your air fryer to 400F.
2. Mix the oil, paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder together and then spread liberally all over the chicken.
3. Cook, breast side down in the air fryer for 30 minutes. Flip the chicken over and add any of the remaining oil mixture. Cook for another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
4. Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Remember to make chicken stock to get the most out of this recipe! Or, if you are looking for a more traditional roasted chicken, try my herb and garlic butter version!